Released: 10th December 2020. The AT-LPW50PB is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth, with a high-gloss, piano-black finish, to dampen low-frequency acoustical feedback, and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM. The turntable includes a straight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell with a black AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge.
Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. The AT-LPW50PB is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp and a detachable dual RCA output cable to enable direct connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input.
Stunning Look, Stunning Sound
Marked by the high-gloss, piano-black finish of its anti-resonance plinth, the AT-LPW50PB offers sleek, modern styling to match the supreme accuracy of its sensor-monitored motor.
Designed for a Higher Level of Listening
The AT-LPW50PB is equipped with a straight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm and comes with an AT-HS4 universal ½”-mount headshell and a special black version of the versatile AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge.
Product Features
Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat
AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell and AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge (black) with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
AT-VM95E cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
Straight, matte-finish, carbon-fiber tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
Anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with high-gloss, piano-black finish
High-isolation, height-adjustable feet
Built-in switchable phono preamplifier for phono or line-level output
AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, rubber mat, and removable hinged dust cover
Tech Specs
Turntable
Type
Belt-drive manual turntable
Motor
DC servo with Active Speed Stabilization
Drive Method
Belt drive
Speeds
33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Turntable Platter
Die-cast aluminum
Wow and Flutter
< 0.15% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>60dB
Output Level
Pre-amp "PHONO": 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Pre-amp "LINE": 200 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Phono Pre-Amp Gain
35 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
Power Supply Requirements
100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Max.
Dimensions
With dustcover: 420.0 mm (16.54") W x 356.0 mm (14.02") D x 126.0 mm (4.96") H
Without dustcover and hinges: 420.0 mm (16.54") W x 356.0 mm (14.02") D x 114.0 mm (4.49") H
Weight
5.56 kg (12.26 lbs.) without dust cover
Accessories Included
Dust cover, Platter, Turntable mat, Drive belt, Counterweight, AT-HS4 headshell, AT-VM95E stereo cartridge (black), 45-RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (approx. 1.0 m (3.3')), AC adapter (approx. 1.5 m (4.9')), Dust cover hinges
Notes
Tonearm type: Static balanced straight carbon tonearm
Effective arm length: 223.6 mm
Overhang: 18.6 mm
Tracking error angle: <2 degrees
Applicable cartridge weight: 12-17 g
Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0-3 g
Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E BK